Echoes of Indiana Avenue

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Naptown's sweet songbird Iona Wade

October 04, 2026

Enjoy a tribute to Indianapolis rhythm and blues singer Iona Wade. A star of the Indiana Avenue scene during the 1940s, the Indianapolis Recorder called Wade Naptown’s “sweet songbird” and “the little girl with the big voice.” Over a career spanning more than 20 years, she performed with some of the greatest musicians in American music.

Winston Walls - The Hammond B-3 legend live

September 20, 2026

Explore the life and music of Winston Walls, one of the most remarkable Hammond B-3 organists to emerge from the golden age of soul jazz. He appeared often in the Avenue neighborhood — playing gigs at The Queen of Clubs, The West End, and Walker Theatre. We'll share never-before-heard performances by Walls, recorded live in Indianapolis.

Les “Bear” Taylor, Naptown’s renowned baritone sax player

September 13, 2026

Join host Rodney Stepp for music from Les "Bear" Taylor, featuring his work with Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Doggett, Floyd Smith, Mel Rhyne, Larry Clark, Bill Myers, and more. Taylor was a towering presence on the Indiana Avenue music scene — a big man with a big sound, and one of the most respected baritone sax players to come out of Naptown.

Let It Roll · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

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What is the email for Echoes of Indiana Avenue?

The publicly listed email for Echoes of Indiana Avenue: viewerswfyi@wfyi.org.

How many listeners does Echoes of Indiana Avenue have?

Podseeker estimates Echoes of Indiana Avenue reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Echoes of Indiana Avenue?

Echoes of Indiana Avenue typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Highly recognized jazz or blues musicians with direct professional or historical connections to Indiana Avenue artists and the Indianapolis music scene. Common among recent guests: Major recording career; Notable collaborations with celebrated jazz musicians; International recognition and major music awards. Recent guests include Herbie Hancock.

How hard is it to get booked on Echoes of Indiana Avenue?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does Echoes of Indiana Avenue cover?

Recent episodes cover Indiana Avenue, Jazz, Blues, Black Music, and Music History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.